Answer Products Recalls Suspension Forks on Mountain Bicycles
Answer Products is recalling suspension forks on Specialized and Mongoose mountain bikes because the spring and adjuster can separate and strike the rider.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where physical injuries (cuts, bruises, chipped tooth) have been reported, but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are noted, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Answer Products Inc. is recalling suspension forks installed on 2002 model Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series mountain bicycles. The recall involves approximately 850 units. The recalled forks are identified by the word "MANITOU" printed on the side and the model names "Six Elite" or "Six Super" printed on the arch and side of the fork leg. These bicycles were manufactured in Asia and sold at bicycle stores nationwide and through mail-order catalogs from January 2002 through August 2002 for between $800 and $900.
The recall is being issued because the spring and adjuster can separate from the suspension fork and be projected at the rider, causing injuries. Answer Products has received 18 reports of these adjusters separating from the fork. These incidents resulted in four consumers suffering cuts, bruises, and one chipped tooth.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Answer Products, Inc. to determine if their bicycle is among the recalled models. Consumers may contact Answer Products at 888.MTN.DISC (888.686.3472) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time or via email at [email protected]. Consumers should take their bicycle to the dealer where it was purchased or to any authorized Answer Products dealer for a free repair.
The recalled product
- Product
- Suspension Forks on Specialized Rockhopper A-1 Comp and Mongoose Hot Link Sommet series bicycles
- Manufacturer
- Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif.
- Affected units
- 850
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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